Why do race, ethnicity, and sex need to be considered at all in deciding who gets awarded a contract? It's good to make sure contracting programs are open to all, that bidding opportunities are widely publicized beforehand, and that no one gets discriminated against because of skin color, national origin, or sex. But that means no preferences because of skin color, etc. either--whether it's labeled a "set-aside," a "quota," or a "goal," since they all end up amounting to the same thing. Such discrimination is unfair and divisive; it breeds corruption and otherwise costs the taxpayers and businesses money to award a contract to someone other than the lowest bidder; and it's almost always illegal—indeed, unconstitutional—to boot (see 42 U.S.C. section 1981 and this model brief: http://www.pacificlegal.org/page.aspx?pid=1342 ). Those who insist on engaging in such discrimination deserve to be sued, and they will lose.

I am beyond upset that this man was not allowed to call his own shot regarding his exit. Coach High did more than coach basketball. He helped mold me and hundreds of others during our most impressionable years. As mad as I am though, if coach says he's coming next year to watch, then that's good enough for me. That the type of class that's being let go. He will be missed.

Date correction to above add = Wed. July 3, 2013

Wow! They caught all 6 suspects? I'll bet they ran in 6 diferent directions too. That's good police work! Thanks for getting a little more scum off the streets.

Whoever wrote this article needs to go back to English class. Copy? Over.

His owner has been found.thanks everyone!

Thankfully this dog's owner called and he is lucky to be found. thanks wdef for helping.

i am so glad to see this happen because i can only imagine how many wrecks this will prevent on my street SAN-HSI DRIVE thanks to both Hamilton county and the East Ridge police department thanks Guys and please BE SAFE.

FOUND Beagle, Hickory Hills Subdivision. Beagle approximately 5 years old. Tan and black face and back, with white belly. Found 5/20/13 Call Keith Beacham 423-305-5213 email khbeacham@yahoo.com

Found, Beagle Hickory Hills Subdivision, Ringgold GA off Battlefied Parkway. Beagle, Tan, Black, White belly, approximately 5 years old. Call Keith Beacham 423-305-5213 email khbeacham@yahoo.com Found 5/20/13